Photo of Sunset Park Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Sunset Park Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sunset Park Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Sunset Park Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Sunset Park Beach and the settlement

Photo of Sunset Park Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Sunset Park Beach - recommended for family travellers with kids

7.2

Good

Sunset Park Beach

Traverse City, United States

#106 out of 151 in Michigan

7.2

Good

Partly hotel beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Kayaking Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Traverse City • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Farm Mari Vineyards

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Farm Cherry U-Pick at Third Coast Fruit Co.

6.7km

Farm Hawthorne Vineyards

7.6km

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About

Sunset Park Beach is located on the Michigan lake and it is in the 106th place out of 151 beaches in the Michigan region 241 km away from its center, the city of Lansing. It is one of the beaches of Traverse City settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Clinch Park Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Sunset Park Beach is located in Michigan within Traverse City, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

7.1 M/S

Wind

+8 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Traverse City • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Farm Mari Vineyards

5.7km

Farm Cherry U-Pick at Third Coast Fruit Co.

6.7km

Farm Hawthorne Vineyards

7.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Sunset Park Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Sunset Park Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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West End Beach West End Beach

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Traverse City Public Beach Traverse City Public Beach

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7.5 Very good

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Boughey Park Beach Boughey Park Beach

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Maple Bay Beach Maple Bay Beach

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Localities

Nearest

Traverse City • 850m

Main locality of province

Lansing • 241km

Transport

Airport

TVC • 3.3km

Bus Station

8th and Barlow • 670m

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sunset Park Beach?

The coastline of Sunset Park Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Sunset Park Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Sunset Park Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Sunset Park Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Sunset Park Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Sunset Park Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sunset Park Beach good for families?

Yes, the Sunset Park Beach is good place for families with children. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sunset Park Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Sunset Park Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Sunset Park Beach?

Sunset Park Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Families with children
Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sunset Park Beach?

The bar is located right on the Sunset Park Beach.

How far is the Sunset Park Beach from parking?

The Sunset Park Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sunset Park Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sunset Park Beach is August. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature -1°C and water 1°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sunset Park Beach (Michigan) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.